About the Calhoun County Jail
Calhoun County Jail serves Calhoun County, Alabama from 400 West 8th Street in Anniston. The facility is operated by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Falon C. Hurst, who was appointed in April 2025. Chief Deputy William Carl Moses is listed for the Sheriff's Office, Lt. Jordan Shekels leads the Jail Administrative Bureau, and Lt. Latonya Chames commands the Jail Operations Bureau.
The data provided does not list a facility bed count, DOC classification, operational capacity, compliance score, or authority-to-operate date for Calhoun County Jail. For custody questions, inmate release questions, or facility-specific instructions, call the jail information lines before traveling to the facility.
- Facility
- Calhoun County Jail
- Address
- 400 West 8th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
- Main Phone
- (256) 236-6600
- Jail Information
- (256) 236-5561 / (256) 241-8032
- Operated By
- Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
How the Calhoun County Inmate Search Works
The Calhoun County inmate search at the top of this page is the live roster search tool for Calhoun County Jail. You can search the roster by inmate name, booking number, or listed charge, and the table filters the current records directly on the page.
The roster table shows core custody fields such as name, booked date, bail, charges, and status. The "View Details" option expands the person's roster entry so users can review additional charge information tied to that booking record.
The Calhoun County jail roster is not the same as a court docket. The jail roster shows custody and booking information, while court events, filings, arraignments, preliminary hearings, felony cases, misdemeanors, and family court matters are handled through the Calhoun County court system and the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Posting Bail at Calhoun County Jail
Bail for a Calhoun County Jail inmate is set by the court, not by the jail. Before going to the courthouse, jail booking area, or Sheriff's Office, call the jail information line at (256) 236-5561 or (256) 241-8032 to confirm the inmate's current custody status, bond type, and whether any court conditions apply.
Cash bonds must be paid directly to the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk's Office at the courthouse. The jail facility does not accept cash bonds under any circumstances.
| Bond Type | Where Handled | Confirmed Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | Courthouse / Circuit Clerk | Full amount in certified funds |
| Surety bond | Jail Booking Area | Posted by a licensed bonding company approved in Calhoun County; premium listed as 10-15% |
| Property bond | Jail / Sheriff's Office | Tax assessment and all property owners' signatures |
| Judicial public bail | Court approval | Own Recognizance bonds are uncommon and must be specifically approved by a judge |
A statutory bail filing fee of $35.00 is listed in the provided data. Court release conditions in Alabama may also include no-contact or protective order terms, firearm surrender requirements, DUI-related conditions, pretrial evaluation, or other conditions ordered by the judge.
Sending Money to an Inmate
Calhoun County Jail uses Legacy Commissary / JailATM for commissary deposits, with weekly Sunday commissary delivery listed in the provided data. Online deposits are handled through JailATM, which is listed as accepting credit and debit cards.
The Calhoun County Jail lobby kiosk accepts cash and cards for approved deposits. Before sending funds or traveling to the jail, call (256) 236-5561 or (256) 241-8032 to confirm the inmate is eligible to receive commissary funds and to verify current deposit rules.
The provided data identifies JailATM for commissary and InmateSales for phone services. No pay-to-stay fee, medical co-pay, work release fee, or booking fee was listed beyond the $35.00 statutory bail filing fee.
Inmate Communication
Telephone services for Calhoun County Jail inmates are provided through InmateSales, also identified as Combined Public Communications. Calls may be prepaid or collect, and inmates cannot receive incoming calls at Calhoun County Jail.
To set up phone service, call the jail at (256) 236-5561 or (256) 241-8032 if you need current account setup instructions. Calls and inmate mail are monitored, except confidential legal communication.
Mail should be addressed to the inmate at Calhoun County Jail, 400 West 8th Street, Anniston, AL 36201. Books must be brand-new paperbacks shipped directly from Barnes & Noble; books sent from other sources or used-book sellers should be confirmed by phone before ordering.
Visitation at Calhoun County Jail
Calhoun County Jail uses scheduled video visitation. All visits must be scheduled in advance through InmateSales or the jail lobby kiosk, and walk-in visits are not permitted.
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
- Minors must follow facility supervision rules.
- Follow the jail dress code and conduct rules.
- Expect visits to be denied or rescheduled if the inmate has court, transport, medical, disciplinary, or classification restrictions.
| Visitation Option | Confirmed Details |
|---|---|
| Remote video visitation | Approved visitors may use a computer or the ICS MOBILE app for a fee |
| Lobby video visitation | Free video visitation is available on kiosks at Anniston City Jail, 174 W. 13th Street |
| Scheduling | Visits must be pre-scheduled through InmateSales or the jail lobby kiosk |
| Walk-ins | Walk-in visits are not permitted |
Visitation schedules and formats at Calhoun County Jail can change based on facility operations, staffing, and inmate classification. Call (256) 236-5561 or (256) 241-8032 before planning a visit to confirm the current schedule, whether the inmate is cleared to receive visitors, and whether the visit will be remote video or lobby video.
Visitor rules generally include:
Calhoun County Court Information
Calhoun County court matters are handled at the courthouse at 25 West 11th Street in Anniston. Kim McCarson is listed as the Calhoun County Circuit Clerk, with the Circuit Clerk's Office in Suite 300.
Circuit Court handles felony cases and civil litigation. District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Family Court handles domestic relations and juvenile matters. Court hearings may include arraignment, bail review, preliminary hearing, pretrial settings, trial, sentencing, or other case-specific proceedings.
The hearing notice is the controlling document for the date, time, courtroom, and required appearance format. The provided data does not identify a public court calendar format, so defendants, families, and bond contacts should confirm court dates through the Circuit Clerk's Office or the attorney of record.
- Court
- Calhoun County Circuit Clerk / Calhoun County Courts
- Address
- 25 West 11th Street, Anniston, AL
- Phone
- (256) 231-1750
- Hours
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for lunch
- Court Offices
- Circuit Court in Suite 300, District Court in Suite 260, Family Court in Suite 500